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  • Kagami Taiga
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    #1

    Who should Floyd fight next? Simple question, but...

    No simple answer.

    Serious question, I have no idea. I know who I don't wanna see. And apthats khan. But honestly what are his options, here's not much out there at all for him.
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    This is a question that people make too difficult because they want to see him lose or be in a competitive fight. I guess the expensive tickets and PPV cost play a role in it as well which is unfair to a lot of fighters.

    All you have to ask yourself is who is deserving to fight for the welterweight or JMW championship of the world. (not a paper belt but THE championship)

    Any titleholder or top 3 contender is a legit fight no matter how you feel about that guys style or his chances at winning. A fighter that earns it should get the opportunity.

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      #3
      Originally posted by PBP
      This is a question that people make too difficult because they want to see him lose or be in a competitive fight. I guess the expensive tickets and PPV cost play a role in it as well which is unfair to a lot of fighters.

      All you have to ask yourself is who is deserving to fight for the welterweight or JMW championship of the world. (not a paper belt but THE championship)

      Any titleholder or top 3 contender is a legit fight no matter how you feel about that guys style or his chances at winning. A fighter that earns it should get the opportunity.
      That's true and by that standard the best choices are Danny Garcia or the winner of Bradley/Marquez. The latter won't happen for obvious reasons. And the former...I'm not sure Danny is ready for the fight. He doesn't seem as if he's keen in it just yet.

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        #4
        Originally posted by DempseyRollin
        That's true and by that standard the best choices are Danny Garcia or the winner of Bradley/Marquez. The latter won't happen for obvious reasons. And the former...I'm not sure Danny is ready for the fight. He doesn't seem as if he's keen in it just yet.
        Yeah I looked at the welterweight rankings right after I typed that and there aren't a lot of options:

        #2 Marquez - No
        #3 Pacquiao - No
        #4 Bradley WBO - No
        #5 Guerrero - Already beat
        #6 Alexander IBF - Possible, probably needs win over Garcia or Guerrero
        #7 Maidana - Possible with win on 12/14
        #8 Broner WBA - No
        #9 Malignaggi - No
        #10 Thurman - Down the road

        And at 154 the only options are Trout, Molina or Lara.

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        • HanzGruber
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          Danny was featured on his ppv I guarantee Floyd Danny will sell better than Floyd ghost. But now the haters are finally seeing how good he is that they still think manny has the best chance. Danny earned it more than cAnelo ghost and Ortiz. Manny Tim and Danny are top 3 choices if they win

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          • The Big Dunn
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            #6
            sergio at 160 or Bradley (if he beats JMM) at 147.

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            • rr00676
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              It would be nice to see Floyd take on the MW's (Marv GGG) @ 154 or Pac (if he looks amazing vs Rios).

              These are the only fights that I can see improving his resume.

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              • BUNGALOWS
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                He's his own boss and theoretically should be able to choose whoever he sees fit. I mean who hasn't called the guy out? People aren't exactly avoiding the guy.

                If its Khan next, smdh.

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                • Kagami Taiga
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Big Dunn
                  sergio at 160 or Bradley (if he beats JMM) at 147.
                  No way Floyd fights at 160 and I'm almost completely certain Serb can't make 154 healthily. Too old too worn. But asking Floyd to make 160 is just crazy at this point considering he can't even make 154. Was always an idea I liked but totally not probable.

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                  • Ray*
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                    He should drain himself at compete at 140 for our entertainment and to make it a level playing field.

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